Find NC Courthouses, DMV Offices & Government Resources
Searchable directory of NC courthouses, Highway Patrol offices, DMV locations, and NCDOT divisions. Find the government office you need after a car accident.
The Bottom Line
After a car accident in North Carolina, you may need to visit a courthouse to file a civil lawsuit, a DMV office to replace your license, or contact the Highway Patrol about your accident report. These directories help you find the right government office in your county.
When You Need These Offices
| Situation | Office to Contact |
|---|---|
| Filing a personal injury lawsuit | County Courthouse |
| Replacing a lost or damaged driver's license | DMV Office |
| Getting a Highway Patrol accident report | SHP Troop Office |
| Reporting a road defect (potholes, missing signs) | NCDOT Division |
| Filing a claim against a state agency | Industrial Commission |
| Small claims court for property damage under $10,000 | County Courthouse (magistrate court) |
Browse by Office Type
- NC Courthouses -- All 100 county courthouses with judicial district information
- Highway Patrol Offices -- 9 SHP troop offices across North Carolina
- DMV Offices -- NC Division of Motor Vehicles locations statewide
- NCDOT Divisions -- 14 NCDOT division offices for road defect reports
- Industrial Commission -- NC Industrial Commission for tort claims
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I file a police report after a car accident in NC?
You do not file a police report yourself -- law enforcement creates the report when they respond to the scene. If officers did not respond, you can visit the local police department (for accidents within city limits) or county sheriff's office (for accidents on county roads) to file a report after the fact. For highway accidents, contact the NC State Highway Patrol.
How do I find the right courthouse for my car accident case in NC?
Your case is filed in the county where the accident occurred. North Carolina has 100 counties, each with its own courthouse. Use our courthouse directory to find the address, phone number, and judicial district for the county where your accident happened. Small claims cases (under $10,000 in property damage) are heard in magistrate court at the same courthouse.
What is the NC Industrial Commission and when would I need it?
The NC Industrial Commission handles tort claims against state government agencies and workers' compensation disputes. You would need the Industrial Commission if your accident was caused by a state-maintained road defect, a state employee driving a government vehicle, or another form of state government negligence. Claims against the state follow different procedures and deadlines than standard personal injury lawsuits.
How do I verify a lawyer is licensed in North Carolina?
You can verify any attorney's license through the North Carolina State Bar's online member directory at ncbar.gov. Search by name to confirm active licensure, check for any disciplinary history, and verify their practice address. Any attorney representing you in an NC car accident case must be a member in good standing of the NC State Bar.